Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Halle Enslow
Amapola Yeung
Amapola Yeung
Citizen Watch Company
Cate Gentry
Arrivederci il mio amico, resto nella pace.
Cate Gentry
Kurt Gentry
One of my favorite memories of Gary was his new Parasail. He couldn't wait to get it to Lake Powell and give it a try. He was well versed on how it worked, but the rest of us, were completely lacking. Luckily, I was selected to be the first one to test it, why? Why not? We had no idea how much line to use, how fast the boat needed to go to get lift-off or whether there was enough beach to run on, before we would have to run on water. Most important, we didn't care. Gary had us all excited! Excited to spend a week at Powell acting like a bunch of teenagers and having the time of our lives.
Well, the line was too long, the beach was too short and lift off never happened. We did however find a briar patch, full of weeds, sticks and rocks, and yes I did end up getting drug through it. Scraped and bruised, we all laughed until our sides ached. Then we discovered we had made another mistake, We had the Parasail upside down. We never noticed the arrow pointing to which direction was to point UP. We laughed for years later about that day.
If we measured time by smiles and love, then Gary has lived to be a ripe old age. He would have helped the rest of us live a long and meaningful life, as well. Indeed time would have seemed endless, for he made all of us happy. But time is measured by passing hours and days. Unfortunately, this kind of time with Gary was too short, stopped half way through a full life. The good memories are still there, but the tears have stepped in the way for now. I pray we may all pass through the tears, much like the briar patch. I hope Laura and the girls will get over the pain and smile again. I suppose we will all find air in the future and sail once more, high above the surface of the water. And as we do, may we all remember our love for Gary,... and Laugh.
We will love you forever, farewell for now and keep a smile for us on the other side
Your Friend for Life
Kurt Gentry
Erika Peterson
Much Love,
Erika Peterson
Stacy Towner
Love,
Stacy Towner
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Susannah Lloyd Harris
I know it has been a while since I have seen any of you, but I just
wanted to tell you how sorry I am of the loss of your father and
husband. Gary was one of my Sunday School teachers when I was in High
School, and he was probably one of the best Sunday School teachers I
ever had. The love and knowledge he had for the gospel was inspiring
to us, but of course his humor was what probably brought us back each
Sunday. He was so...much fun to be around. It was a joy to have some
one teach us who did not just read the lesson to us out of the manual.
It is wonderful that after 16 years or so have gone by, but I still
remember him so fondly. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot
imagine what you are going through, but I hope you will always know
how much people loved and adored him. Thank you for sharing this blog
with us so we can remember him.
Sincerely,
Susannah Lloyd Harris
Rachel Enslow
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Barb Jackson Remembers Gary
Kristi Curtis
I have so many memories of Gary I don't even know where to start. I think my favorite memory is when I always reminded him that I was his favorite cousin and he always eagerly agreed with his wonderful smile and bright blue eyes. I'm going to miss him so much, but I know there was a glorious reunion with Grandma & Grandpa Curtis and with my mom & dad. I love you all and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Kristi
Lori Jean Williamsen
Rachel Gentry Bott
I don't ever remember a time with the Clark family that we weren't laughing or enjoying ourselves. Every time I would go over to the Clark's, Gary would call me his little girlfriend. He had a way of making you feel comfortable. I always felt at home with their family.
Gary is truly going to be missed. We love you Clark girls!
Rachel Gentry Bott
Family friend and neighbor.
Mark Olsen
I want to send Gary’s family my love and condolences for the passing of their father and husband. Gary was a great man. When I met him and Laura for the first time he let me know how important family was. I was dating his sister Melanie and he told me that she was his pride and joy and that I needed to treat her with love and respect. I know that Gary loved his sister, brothers and parents.
Over the years I witnessed Gary’s love for his family. We shared many memories together, including several boating trips. I remember the first time he let me drive his boat, he was patient as I pulled him on the ski. I only got to drive once that trip because I almost drowned him and drove into another boat. The rest of the trip Laura took over when he wanted to ski. After much patient and practice he let me drive again.
For many years Gary provided me with watches. He frequently teased that he wanted me to become a “watch tester” because I was so hard on the watches. Once he gave me an off brand watch to see if it would last longer, it broke the next day.
We as a family will miss you, Gary. I will always look up to you as a brother and a friend. I look forward to the day when we meet and embrace again.
Love,
Mark Olsen
P.S. Gary I will try and live up the commitment I made 29 years ago of taking care of your little sister.
Kendra, Rachelle, Brittney, Lacey, and Shalyse Olsen
Our hearts are broken with the devastating news of the loss of our dear Uncle Gary. We have many wonderful memories with him and wanted to share some of our favorites.
Growing up we had the opportunity to go boating with Uncle Gary numerous times. During our several trips to Lake Powell he loved to go out first thing in the morning to get the “glass water.” We remember how we would complain that it was too cold, too early, and we were just too tired. But he would always somehow talk us into going. While in the water mustering up the courage to tell him to hit it he would give his famous last words, “put your knees to your chest, put your legs together, lean back and stand up.” After several failed attempts he would patiently sit on the back of the boat and show us the ideal position. He never got tired of trying to teach us how to ski, he started teaching us at a young age with the training skis. On our last trip together he had taught us so well that he did not even have to demonstrate the correct positions, he had helped us master the skills. He had such a passion for skiing that he wanted to share it with all of us. We will always remember how amazing it was when he would barefoot behind the boat.
Uncle Gary loved a good joke; he always took the opportunity to teach the inexperienced banana boat riders “his” correct way to ride the banana boat. He would direct you to lean the same way the boat was turning, which would insure with each turn there would be bodies flying off in various directions. After each fall, he would tell the riders that they were not leaning far enough and that if they would just lean a little farther they would make the turn. This process would continue numerous times until the Clark girls would share the secret with the riders. During our several trips to Lake Powell we created some of our most cherished memories which will stay with us forever.
He knew how to make those around him laugh and have a great time. There was never a dull moment with Uncle Gary around. Dinner always took triple the amount of time because they were filled with fun teasing and numerous jokes. Uncle Gary always had the nicest car with all the latest cool features. We would all argue who was going to be the lucky one who got to ride with him in his spiffy car. Uncle Gary’s bright spirit and good jokes will always be some of our most precious memories with him.
We will dearly miss our loving and kind hearted uncle and look forward to being with him again. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Love,
Your nieces Kendra, Rachelle, Brittney, Lacey, and Shalyse Olsen.
Scott Bunch
I have known Gary for many years ever since he came to work at Citizen. I have a copy of the “Tick Tock Times” (the Citizen USA newsletter of yester years) which contains photos of the Sales Awards recipients for the year 1993. Gary was presented with the “Phil Rosenberg Award”. Phil was a fellow salesman who I first met in 1982. This award is presented to a salesman once per year who exhibits the qualities that Phil possessed. Gary and Phil had a few things in common. They were both top salesmen, well liked by their peers, and they both took the time to help or teach others. Gary was my roommate two years ago at a sales meeting in Desert Springs. He was very eager to share his computer skills with me. I called him with questions from time to time and he was always helpful and cheerful. To me Gary felt like a cousin: Even though I saw him infrequently, I felt comfortable being around him and we always had a mutual respect for each other. Gary touched many people’s lives in a positive way. He was a good man. That is his legacy. I will always remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Scott Bunch, Miami, FL
Friday, July 24, 2009
Kurt Gentry
Gary was always the life of the party, I will always cherish his friendship. Whether we were out to dinner, just sitting around or trying out his new Para-glider at Powell, there were endless laughs. We love you Gary, we'll miss you more then words can express. Thanks for all the years of Friendship.
All our love to Laura and the girls.
~
Kurt GentryPhyllis Kay
My dear nephew, my dear friend...today I shed a thousand tears and a thousand special memories of you ran through my mind.
I'll forever remember your wonderful smile that lit up the world, your beautiful blue eyes, twinkling, sometimes in mischief, sometimes with humor, and all times with love.
How I will miss you. I remember all those fun times at your Grandma Clarks with your family, your loving sister, brothers, uncles and cousins, just having fun, making mischief, and telling funny jokes. And especially all those times camping with your Grandpa and Grandma Clark, playing tricks on one another and talking all night under the stars, such treasured memories will be forever with me. How I looked forward to your emails, it was like a special gift to open almost every day, I filled up all the memory in my computer saving your funny emails and words of absolute wisdom. Whenever I was down and out, you were always able to make me laugh again and able to face the world. How I will miss you! I know though that you are up there with your Father in Heaven and all whose who love you and that you will be just fine and that now you will have the time and vision you need to progress, learn and grow, and fulfill your true purpose until you are reconciled once again with your beloved family. I also know I will see you again one day before long and feel your love and strength once again. My heart goes out to all your wonderful family during this difficult time, may God bless and comfort them, may they always know how very much you love them and never question that love. You, my dear boy, have enough love to fill this entire sorry world and all of heaven.
Till we meet again.
With all my Love, Forever and Ever,
Aunt Phyllis Kay
Mark and Holly Curtis
Oh my, this is so hard! So many memories, so much love! I opened this website and see our handsome Denny (he will always be Denny to me) smiling at me and I feel his presence so near,It is so comforting. Here's my last email to you Denny (until we meet again, which we will.)
Eric Senftleben
Eric Senftleben
Citizen Watch Company of Canada, Ltd.
Jay Spring
Jay Spring
Citizen Watch Company of America
Sharon and Larry
Emily Rutland Stark
I am so sorry to hear about your dad and husband, my prayers and thoughts go out to you! I hope knowing that you will be with him one day will give you comfort in your time of need! You are an awesome family whos parents ( Gary and Laura) always made me feel welcome in your home and with your family. I will remember the fun times hanging out doing dinner with amy and her family! Love you
Brenda Curtis
I'm Steve Curtis's wife Brenda, and I want to add my sentiments about Gary. I can't tell you how many mornings I'd get up before work, and Gary would have responded in email to one of the boy's mission letters. He got such a big kick out of some of their stories and experiences. Our son, Ben, I think tickled him the most with the antics of working with the deaf in California. But he'd get me chuckling and smiling all day with some of his emails. Other times he would leave me pondering a gospel principle and just feeling blessed to be a mother in Zion. I always appreciated the care and concern he has shown for his own mother throughout the years. He has been an example for many of us!
My family also owns Ingram's Jewelers in Idaho Falls, and my father and brother have known Gary for years as the salesmen of the Citizen/Seiko watches they sell in the store. When I told them the sad news, they all commented on how they will miss Gary and the joy he brought when he came to the store. He will be missed! May the healing power of the Atonement find root in all of your hearts as you go through this difficult period as a family. Know that the Savior knows you, and loves you, and that he is taking special care of all in need of peace at this time.
Love,
Brenda Curtis
Allison Erin Bourne
Paul Courrege
Bobby Sy
I will miss you my friend! You have always been very insightful and helpful to me. You were always there and made time for me when I needed help in testing our applications. You gladly took my calls and spent hours with me without any complaints. You provided feedback and shared your years of experience with me which were very instrumental in developing the application we have today. I have enjoyed the hours of discussions we had during our sales meetings. May God Bless You and your family.
Bobby Sy
Cynthia Buchanan
I am so sorry for your loss. I've worked here at Citizen for 21 years andspoke with Gary many a times. He was a very pleasant and funny personwhenever we spoke. I only wished that I had met him in person. OurSalesforce that knew him always spoke very highly of Gary, It is so sadthat he had to go so sudden. He has been in my prayers. I know it is hardon the family right now so just think of how he is in a safe place now andat peace with no more worries. God will take care of him. The Clark family will be in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Cynthia Buchanan
In lieu of....
P.O. Box 58249
Salt Lake City, Utah 84158-0249
Nicole Furness Remembers Gary
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Thoughts in response:
Phyllis Butikofer
Well said my dear! Denny (he changed his first name but he will always be ""my Denny")he loved playing basketball or just about anything, with your dad and the guys. They had so much fun. We got in lots of trouble sometimes but not so bad we didn't get a big laugh out of it as we got older.All the good times will be forever in our hearts.
Chellae Butikofer BarLev
Lindsay, please give your Dad a big hug for me when you see him. I recall those great times between "Denny" and Uncle Garth. They really loved each other.
Phyllis Butikofer Remembers Gary
Bradley Howell Remembers Gary
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Terri Curtis
That was a beautiful sentiment. I printed it off and gave it to Aunt Nita. Your Mom is spending the night and will stay until Saturday when Mark and Melanie will take her to SLC.
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Phyllis Butikofer
Please give your Aunt Anita my love and condolences, I have been thinking about her all day. God bless you all.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Gary Denzle Clark, Jr. age 51, passed away July 22, 2009 in his home in Sandy, Utah.
He was born October 14, 1957 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Gary Denzle and Nita Curtis Clark. He married Laura Maw September 14, 1979 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He served an LDS mission in Northern Italy from 1976-78. Gary, the world’s greatest primary teacher, was beloved by all who knew him. He was always there for family and friends, and willing to assist in any way he could. His tall frame housed a big heart, a heart that connected him deeply to children, family, and friends. His smile, his blue eyes, and his generosity will all be missed.
Survived by his wife, Laura; daughters, Amy Clark, Nichole (Scott) Spjut, Mackenzi (Marc) Enslow, Alyxandra Clark; parents, Nita Clark and Gary (Lisa) Clark, Sr.; siblings, Rick (Christine) Clark, Melanie (Mark) Olsen, Micah Clark, and Rusty Clark; grand kids, Halle, Rachel, and Eathan Enslow, Maxwell Spjut.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 in the Oak Grove Ward, 11570 Wasatch Blvd. Friends and family may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Francis Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Funeral director, Mike Anderson 801-580-3366.